CHASE CLAYPOOL NEWS

Sits out another practice Claypool (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact With two straight absences at practice to begin Week 15 prep, Claypool will likely need to put in at least a limited session Friday in order for the Bears to feel optimistic about his availability for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Before the Bears' Week 14 bye, Claypool settled into a larger role at receiver in the absence of Darnell Mooney (ankle) in the team's Week 13 loss to the Packers. He played 64 percent of the snaps in the loss, finishing with five catches for 28 yards on six targets.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Claypool missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury.

Impact A knee injury limited his participation in one Week 13 practice before the Bears went on bye in Week 14. This is likely related, but he could nonetheless earn a larger role late in the season as he becomes better acclimated with offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's scheme. Head coach Matt Eberflus did acknowledge earlier this week that Claypool is still learning the offense and "isn't there yet," per Alex Shapiro of NBC Chicago.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields, Chase Claypool, lead the 10 Bears with the most to gain in the last 4 games The Bears have a lot of holes to fill next offseason, but the way some players finish the season could lessen GM Ryan Poles' to-do list.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Loses fumble in defeat Claypool caught five of six targets for 28 yards but lost a fumble in Sunday's 28-19 loss to the Packers.

Impact Claypool coughed the ball up while taking a hit that left him injured during the second quarter. Although he was able to reenter the game, Claypool made a limited impact on his handful of catches. He'll now enter Chicago's bye week before returning to face Philadelphia in Week 15.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Claypool (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Claypool had his reps capped Wednesday on account of the knee issue, but his ability to practice fully a day later clears the way for him to play Thursday against the Packers. The third-year receiver is coming off a Week 12 outing against the Jets in which he took the field for 66 percent of the offensive snaps, his largest share since being acquired from the Steelers on Nov. 1. After working with No. 2 quarterback Trevor Siemian (oblique) last week, Claypool will likely have the luxury of being on the receiving end of targets Week 13 from Justin Fields (shoulder), who also practiced fully Thursday and appears set to put an end to his one-game absence.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers, Packers try to stop skid, extend streak over Bears

Aaron Rodgers will get a chance to show that he still owns Chicago when the Green Bay Packers visit the Bears on Sunday

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fields' status for Bears still in question with Packers next

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields' status for Sunday's game against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers remains in question because of an injury to his nonthrowing should...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending to knee issue Claypool was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.

Impact Claypool has been relatively quiet during his four games with the Bears, compiling a cumulative 7-83-0 receiving line on 16 targets. He's coming off a 66 percent snap share this past Sunday at the Jets, his highest with his new squad. While a health concern is affecting Claypool's practice reps to kick off Week 13 prep, he'll have two chances to get back to full ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: Bears WR Chase Claypool played 66.7 percent of... - The Athletic Bears WR Chase Claypool played 66.7 percent of the snaps in Sunday's loss, his most as a Bear. Even before Darnell Mooney left the game, Cla...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Best game with Bears Claypool caught two passes for 51 yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Claypool led all Chicago wide receivers with five targets, and Trevor Siemian threw him a pair of downfield passes. On his 31-yard gain, Claypool beat standout cornerback Ahmad Gardner, but the Chicago offense struggled to move the ball from the middle of the second quarter on, limiting his potential for additional production. This was the first time in four games that Claypool posted more than 13 yards, and he's yet to become a reliable fantasy option with the Bears.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Siemian finds Claypool over middle for 20-yard catch and run Bears quarterback Trevor Siemian connects with receiver Chase Claypool over middle for a 20-yard pickup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Chase Claypool makes great adjustment for 31-yard deep gain Bears wide receiver Claypool hauls in a throw from quarterback Trevor Siemian to gain 31 yards.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Quiet in losing effort Claypool caught two passes on three targets for 11 yards in the Bears' 27-24 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact In three games with Chicago, Claypool has five catches for 32 yards, and he has only five targets over the last two weeks. With Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet seeming to be bigger priorities in the Bears' low-volume passing attack, Claypool remains a risky fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patience is a virtue and that's what the Bears are preaching with Chase Claypool The Chicago Bears continue to preach patience with wide receiver Chase Claypool

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Steelers notebook: Passing game is evolving with some new faces after the Chase Claypool trade “We’re still very much a work in progress in that area,” Tomlin said.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Limited role in loss Claypool caught one pass for eight yards in the Bears' 31-30 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact After seeing six targets and two rushing attempts in his Chicago debut last week, Claypool was targeted just twice in a game that coach Matt Eberflus said he planned to expand Claypool's package of plays. In a low-volume passing attack, it's possible that he sees inconsistent work in the offense, making him a player who may be not be a reliable fantasy option from week-to-week.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears notebook: 'It's gonna take time' to see big games from WR Chase Claypool Plus, a look at tight end Cole Kmet’s big game and injury, as well as some key roster decisions.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Lions game provides chance for WR Chase Claypool to be more involved in the offense going forward Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool is hoping to get more involved in the offense as the season goes on.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Role to grow in Week 10 Head coach Matt Eberflus said Friday that he plans to expand Claypool's package of plays on offense in the Bears' Week 10 game against the Lions, Mark Grote of 670 The Score Chicag...

Impact After being acquired from the Steelers on Nov. 1, Claypool made his Bears debut just five days later, but he was limited to only 25 snaps on offense in the team's 35-32 loss to the Dolphins. Now that he's had more time to get a better grasp on his new team's playbook, Claypool should see a sizable uptick in his playing time, and it could come with an accompanying increase in his target/touch count. Despite handling a 36 percent snap share in his Bears debut Week 9, Claypool drew six targets and one carry, though he accrued only 17 total yards.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears hope Fields keeps promising run going against Lions

Detroit coach Dan Campbell sees shades of Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson and Jalen Hurts in Chicago quarterback Justin Fields

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What a More Normal Week Could Do for Chase Claypool His first Bears week was a whirlwind but wide receiver Chase Claypool thinks he can be more productive in Week 2 after what he has learned a...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

After a whirlwind week, Chase Claypool has his feet on the ground and sights set on making a big impact for the Chicago Bears It took only three snaps Sunday for the football to come Chase Claypool’ s way. And while his first reception as a Chicago Bear was far from...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

The big and small of replacing Claypool's inside passing targets In today's mini-version of In the Locker Room, I focused on one position that will likely involve a myriad of players: the slot receiver pos...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bears notebook: New WR Chase Claypool's role to expand vs. Lions Plus, a look at tight end Cole Kmet as a short-yardage runner and Roquan Smith’s goodbye to Chicago.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Steelers Searching for Ways to Fill Chase Claypool Void There’s a big hole in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense that Steven Sims is hoping to fill.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM